Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a historic apology to the country's LGBT community in the House of Commons on Tuesday, acknowledging and apologizing for decades of state-sanctioned discrimination. Paul Therien, founder and chair of Q Hall of Fame, said the apology is an important step for the country. In his apology, Trudeau addressed civil servants, military members and other Canadians who faced discrimination, criminalization and injustice based on their sexual orientation. Sungshine, a workshop facilitator for the program Out In Schools, said she hopes the apology and recognition will open doors to more LGBT funding and support, particularly in schools. "I think this could open up a lot of interesting doors," Sungshine said.

Source: CBC News November 29, 2017 02:15 UTC